papazoid Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $12.58 million guaranteed deal with first-round pick Luke Kuechly, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Kuechly, the ninth overall pick out of Boston College, is the highest first-round pick to reach a deal. The Panthers have an option for a fifth year in Kuechly's deal because of his place in the draft. this should make it easier for the bills to sign Gilmore as he was selected next. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7917339/source-carolina-panthers-ninth-pick-luke-kuechly-agree-4-year-1258m-deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 The Carolina Panthers have agreed to a four-year, $12.58 million guaranteed deal with first-round pick Luke Kuechly, a league source told ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Kuechly, the ninth overall pick out of Boston College, is the highest first-round pick to reach a deal. The Panthers have an option for a fifth year in Kuechly's deal because of his place in the draft. this should make it easier for the bills to sign Gilmore as he was selected next. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7917339/source-carolina-panthers-ninth-pick-luke-kuechly-agree-4-year-1258m-deal For some reason the Bills have been notorious for signing their first round picks after almost everyone else. Not sure why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 For some reason the Bills have been notorious for signing their first round picks after almost everyone else. Not sure why. Ralph is cheap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 No rush. I would be surprised if there are any unsigned drafted players after June in the whole nfl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I wonder if they wait for Dontrai Poe to sign first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlbillsfan1975 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 No rush. I would be surprised if there are any unsigned drafted players after June in the whole nfl. Yeah with the new CBA, and the rookie scale for draft picks already slotted. There is really no reason for holdouts. I am sure some Dbag agent will at some point try to push the envelope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playman Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Ralph is cheap? nope. buddy´s asleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramius Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Yeah with the new CBA, and the rookie scale for draft picks already slotted. There is really no reason for holdouts. I am sure some Dbag agent will at some point try to push the envelope. There won't be holdouts because of the hard rookie cap. If all other rookies for a team are signed, then the team can offer X amount of money to the 1st rounder. Plain and simple. Holding out won't get the player more money, because the team won't be allowed to pay any more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I wonder if they wait for Dontrai Poe to sign first? really no advantage, honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 The 1st rounders that have signed so far have been right in line with last year's contracts at those spots. Last year's #10 pick (Gabbert) signed a 4 year/$12mil contract. Git'r'done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I truly hope we get everyone signed as fast as possible so they can get started as early as possible. Nothing bugs me worse than a pick not signing until right before the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 With this new Wage Scale thing I think the bills will have everyone signed on time for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 John - the debate at this point is closer to "do they have everyone signed by memorial day" than by training camp. i would be surprised if it dragged even that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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